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WorksheetsOut of My Mind chapters 13-24
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
Respond to BOTH questions, and don't for get to explain the second question. Describe Rose's behavior at the aquarium when she saw Molly and Claire. Did her behavior surprise you? Explain why or why not.
Does the Medi-Talker give Melody a way to have "speech bubbles" like she wished for in a previous chapter?
Yes, she can now let people know exactly what she is thinking quickly.
Yes, she holds up a bubble machine when she wants to talk.
No, it's impossible to keep a bubble on top of your head without it popping. (Hint: don't pick this one - the comment is too literal.)
No, the Medi-Talker makes it more difficult for people to know what she is thinking.
What is the main theme of chapters 13-24 in "Out of My Mind" by Sharon Draper?
The importance of technology
The challenges of communication
Friendship and acceptance
The value of education
Which character shows significant development in understanding Melody's needs in these chapters?
Mrs. V
Mr. Dimming
Rose
Claire
What does Melody's Medi-Talker symbolize in the story?
Isolation
Freedom
Intelligence
Burden
Why does the author include scenes where other characters interact with Melody's Medi-Talker?
To show the technological advancements
To highlight Melody's dependence on others
To demonstrate changes in other characters' views of Melody
To fill gaps in the story
Identify the word from chapters 13-24 that means "to make known publicly."
Announce
Whisper
Conceal
Mumble
What inference can be made about Melody's feelings towards school in these chapters?
She dislikes attending school.
She feels proud of her academic abilities.
She is indifferent about her education.
She fears her classmates' judgments.
How does the author use Melody's internal thoughts to enhance the reader's understanding of her character?
By showing her intelligence and desire to communicate
By detailing her physical disabilities only
By focusing on her interactions with teachers
By describing her physical appearance
What does the reaction of Melody's classmates to her Medi-Talker reveal about the theme of acceptance?
It is quickly achieved.
It requires time and patience.
It is not important.
It is easily reversible.
Which character best represents the theme of perseverance in these chapters?
Melody's mother
Melody
Mrs. V
Mr. Dimming
What is the purpose of the author including multiple viewpoints on Melody's disability?
To confuse the reader
To show what people generally think
To focus on the negatives of disability
To highlight Melody's isolation
From chapters 13-24, which word best describes Melody's relationship with her classmates?
Hostile
Unconcerned
Evolving
Unchanging
What does the author suggest about the role of technology in the lives of people with disabilities through Melody's experiences?
It is of limited use.
It is transformative.
It is often misused.
It is undervalued.
What is Mr. Dimming's first name?
Corprew
Fowler
Wallace
Gerald
